1. Texas A&M (9-2, next game Saturday vs. Missouri) — Aggies get a chance to renew an old Big 12 rivalry with Missouri with a likely BCS at-large berth looming as long as “Johnny Football” keeps ringing up monster numbers. But a tip to Kevin Sumlin: don’t let him kick extra points again, please. (Dave Einsel / Associated Press) less

1. Texas A&M (9-2, next game Saturday vs. Missouri) — Aggies get a chance to renew an old Big 12 rivalry with Missouri with a likely BCS at-large berth looming as long as “Johnny Football” keeps ringing ... more

2. Texas (8-2, next game Thursday vs. TCU) — The Longhorns could end up as the biggest Big 12 benefactors from Saturday’s shakeup if they can win out and get some help from Oklahoma State against Oklahoma. (Michael Thomas / Associated Press) less

2. Texas (8-2, next game Thursday vs. TCU) — The Longhorns could end up as the biggest Big 12 benefactors from Saturday’s shakeup if they can win out and get some help from Oklahoma State against Oklahoma. ... more

3. TCU (6-4, next game Thursday @ Texas) – A week off to rest and recuperate will benefit TCU before they inherit the tough position of being Thanksgiving fodder for the Longhorns. (LM Otero / Associated Press) less

3. TCU (6-4, next game Thursday @ Texas) – A week off to rest and recuperate will benefit TCU before they inherit the tough position of being Thanksgiving fodder for the Longhorns. (LM Otero / Associated ... more

3. TCU (6-4, next game Thursday @ Texas) – A week off to rest... Photo-3757670.52658 - San Antonio Express-News

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4. Baylor (5-5, next game Saturday vs. Texas Tech) — Everybody will talk about Phil Bennett’s dramatic defensive coaching effort, but the Bears beat Kansas State in the trenches on both sides of the ball. The Bears quietly have averaged 252.6 rushing yards and scored 16 rushing TDs in their last five games. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images) less

4. Baylor (5-5, next game Saturday vs. Texas Tech) — Everybody will talk about Phil Bennett’s dramatic defensive coaching effort, but the Bears beat Kansas State in the trenches on both sides of the ... more

5. Texas Tech (7-4, next game Saturday vs. Baylor) — Tuberville shuts off his players from media scrutiny after their comedy of errors against Oklahoma State. Included were two blocked punts — Tech’s first since 2008. (Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press) less

5. Texas Tech (7-4, next game Saturday vs. Baylor) — Tuberville shuts off his players from media scrutiny after their comedy of errors against Oklahoma State. Included were two blocked punts — Tech’s ... more

6. Rice (5-6, next game Saturday at UTEP) — Spunky Owls have a shot at their first bowl berth since 2008 impressive victory over SMU that featured scoring drives on eight of 11 possessions, including their last four. (Eric Christian Smith / For the Houston Chronicle) less

6. Rice (5-6, next game Saturday at UTEP) — Spunky Owls have a shot at their first bowl berth since 2008 impressive victory over SMU that featured scoring drives on eight of 11 possessions, including their ... more

7. SMU (5-6, next game Saturday vs. Tulsa) — Even after struggles Saturday vs. Rice, Mustangs can still become bowl-eligible by beating Tulsa. They’ve beaten the Golden Hurricanes seven of their last eight games in Dallas. (Eric Christian Smith / For the Chronicle) less

7. SMU (5-6, next game Saturday vs. Tulsa) — Even after struggles Saturday vs. Rice, Mustangs can still become bowl-eligible by beating Tulsa. They’ve beaten the Golden Hurricanes seven of their last eight ... more

8. Houston (4-7, next game Saturday vs. Tulane) — Tony Levine’s seat is getting toasty after loss at Marshall ensures the Cougars will miss out on a bowl trip for only the second time in eight seasons. (Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch / Associated Press) less

8. Houston (4-7, next game Saturday vs. Tulane) — Tony Levine’s seat is getting toasty after loss at Marshall ensures the Cougars will miss out on a bowl trip for only the second time in eight seasons. ... more

9. North Texas (4-7, next game Saturday @ Western Kentucky) — Mean Green wrap up their eighth straight losing streak as Louisiana-Monroe QB Kolton Browning returned to the lineup early to blister them for 324 passing yards in a 42-16 defeat. (Margaret Croft/The News-Star / Associated Press) less

9. North Texas (4-7, next game Saturday @ Western Kentucky) — Mean Green wrap up their eighth straight losing streak as Louisiana-Monroe QB Kolton Browning returned to the lineup early to blister them for 324 ... more

9. North Texas (4-7, next game Saturday @ Western Kentucky) —... Photo-3757676.52658 - San Antonio Express-News

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10. UTSA (7-4, next game Saturday vs. Texas State) – Quick show of hands please from everybody who thought Roadrunners would have a winning season by their second as a program? But they need to protect potential leads better if Eric Soza is going to exact any revenge against his old Texas State team Saturday at the Alamodome. (Billy Calzada / San Antonio Express-News) less

10. UTSA (7-4, next game Saturday vs. Texas State) – Quick show of hands please from everybody who thought Roadrunners would have a winning season by their second as a program? But they need to protect ... more

11. Texas State (3-7, next game Saturday @ UTSA) — Fightin’ Frans struggle with Navy’s Flexbone early, but play much better after sluggish start against the bowl-bound Midshipmen. (Darren Abate / Associated Press) less

11. Texas State (3-7, next game Saturday @ UTSA) — Fightin’ Frans struggle with Navy’s Flexbone early, but play much better after sluggish start against the bowl-bound Midshipmen. (Darren Abate / ... more